ICD-11 definition : Portal hypertension is abnormal increase of portal vein pressure, which induces development
of collateral vessels of portal vein including oesophageal and cardiac varices. It
also contributes to development of ascites.;
Portal hypertension is abnormal increase of portal vein pressure, which induces development
of collateral vessels of portal vein including oesophageal and cardiac varices. It
also contributes to development of ascites.